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A Democrat Congresswoman from West Michigan, Hillary Scholten, has called on Joe Biden to step down from his reelection bid, expressing concerns over his ability to govern effectively. Scholten stated that while she respects Biden’s legacy, she believes it’s necessary to make a change due to what’s at stake in the election. Despite being the 11th Democrat member of Congress to express this sentiment, she confirmed that if Biden remains in the race, she will still vote for him.
Michigan Congresswoman Calls for Biden to Step Aside in Reelection
A U.S. Congresswoman from West Michigan is urging President Joe Biden to relinquish his reelection bid. In a statement featured by the Detroit News, Democrat Hillary Scholten expressed a need for change in the upcoming election, suggesting Biden pave way for another candidate.
Scholten Voices Concern Over Biden’s Governance
Commending Biden’s impactful legacy, Scholten conveyed her worries over governance, pointing to Biden’s performance in the first presidential debate as a cause for concern. Scholten, of Grand Rapids, urged the 81-year-old president to “allow a new leader to step up.”
Respect for Biden’s Decision, Yet Desiring Change
If Biden remains in the race, Scholten confirmed she’ll respect his decision, and still vote Biden, noting her fear of the chaos Trump might incite if he returned to the Oval Office. Scholten is the first Democratic Congressperson from Michigan, and the eleventh overall, to suggest Biden make way for a younger candidate.
Biden’s Upcoming Visit to Michigan
As Biden plans to visit Detroit on Friday, his fourth visit to Michigan this year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a staunch Democrat, reiterated her support for Biden, expressing confidence in the president despite the debate setback.
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